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DERIVATION

/ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/

Meanings
  • noun

    The process of finding words related to a given word, usually by adding a prefix or suffix.

    - "The derivation of the word 'happy' is 'hap' + 'py'."
    - "English words can often be traced back to their Latin or Greek roots through derivation."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/



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Variants
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derivation , derivational , derivationally , derivations
Etymology
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The word 'derivation' comes from the Latin 'derivare', meaning 'to draw off, to lead away'. It is related to the Latin 'derivus', meaning 'drawn off, proceeding from, resulting from'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest English word that can be formed using only the letters in the word 'derivation' is 'derivation' itself?

  2. The word 'derivation' is also used in the context of finance to refer to a security whose value is based on an underlying asset or group of assets.


Related Concepts
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  1. Etymology: The study of the origin and historical development of words.

  2. Morphology: The study of the structure and formation of words.


Culture
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Derivation has been a crucial part of linguistic studies for centuries, allowing scholars to trace the historical development of languages and understand the relationships between words. In literature, derivation is often used as a literary device, such as in puns or wordplay.

How to Memorize "derivation"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of adding a prefix or suffix to a root word to form a new word.
    - Imagine a tree with branches representing different words that have been derived from a common root.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'derivation' with the idea of tracing words back to their roots.
    - Think of the word 'derivative' in mathematics, which is a value derived from a given function.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym D-E-R-I-V-A-T-I-O-N to remember the process of derivation: 'Derive' + 'Add' + 'To' + 'Form' + 'New' + 'Vocabulary' + 'And' + 'Terminology'.


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